The Evolution of Genius: Every Night, I Get Smarter!

Over the next couple of days, I dove into online forums, tackling big questions from top scientists in engineering, control systems, physics, mathematics, and AI.

Someone asked about optimizing a control system for a complicated manufacturing process with changing parameters.

I talked about using machine learning to adapt the system in real-time. I stressed the importance of a solid feedback system based on Bayesian statistics for better adaptive control.

In a quantum physics thread, a user wanted help with minimizing the impact of decoherence in entangled quantum states.

I suggested looking into quantum error correction codes and the potential of using topological qubits. My response focused on the benefits of topological protection against errors in quantum computing.

A mathematician presented a problem about optimizing a non-linear system with several constraints.

I talked about using Lagrange multipliers and variational calculus, suggesting an approach based on the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions for constrained optimization.

"Exploring algorithmic finesse. Propose an approach to elevate model performance without inflating the parameter count. How can we achieve richer context and nuanced understanding while maintaining or reducing the current parameter complexity?"

I answered this question anonymously. I didn’t want to bring more attention to me, but I wanted to help.

"Leverage hierarchical attention mechanisms coupled with a dynamic sparse attention framework. Allocate attention resources to high-impact tokens. Incorporate compressive learning across layers this will allow nuanced encoding without a parameter blowup."

After answering a couple of questions, I sifted through the final files of the second layer of quantum physics.

One of the files was about gravitational waves. Ripples in spacetime caused by accelerating massive objects. Albert Einstein predicted them to be a thing back in his theory of general relativity.

In 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory directly detected those waves. Confirming Albert Ennstein’s theory. Since then Scientists used interferometers, like those at LIGO to measure tiny oscillations in spacetime caused by these waves.

Mergers of black holes and neutron stars could be studied through those gravitational waves.

The files in the USB contained records of studies of those gravitational waves through millennia of time, by other civilizations.

The file before last contained a detailed explanation of the collision of two black holes.

Black holes were formed when massive stars depleted their nuclear fuel and collapsed under the influence of their own gravity.

This collapse was initiated by a type of dark matter that reacted with an exotic quark field, creating extreme conditions necessary for the formation of a singularity - an area of condensed quark matter.

During the collision, gravitational strings, microscopic structures formed by the combination of exotic quarks, stretched and twisted. It is these strings that emited gravitational waves.

As black holes approached each other sufficiently, they began to strongly interact, and their event horizons became the site where ’quarkons’ merge. Instead of disappearing, the event horizons combined into quark matter of an unknown state of condensation.

The event horizon was the boundary beyond which nothing could escape the gravitational influence of the black hole.

During the ringdown phase, the black hole pulsated, inducing quark resonances. These resonances resulted from complex fluctuations in the quark structure, determined by the properties of the final black hole.

Inside the black hole, quarks were subjected to extreme pressure and temperature conditions.

The file even explained Hawking Radiation - it arose from the microscopic decay process of aetherons forming and annihilating in virtual aetheron-antiaetheron pairs. These subtle energy losses during the annihilation contributed to the slow loss of mass by the black hole.

However, at the end of the file, there were a few sentences that caught my attention.

In this microscopic world, changing phases of quark matter reflected dynamic fluctuations in quark structures, some of which suggested the existence of additional, hidden spatial dimensions.

The interaction between quantum mechanics and black holes gave rise to the information paradox.

According to quantum mechanics, information cannot be destroyed.

But, information that fell into a black hole was lost forever.

This led to the hypothesis of the existence of subquark structures that stored information at a level that surpassed the boundaries of traditional quantum information theory.

It seemed similar to what The Lord and Therion were talking about regarding the Quantum Pathogen.

Something that influenced matter from beyond the quantum world.

Something that didn’t react even when time swapped places with space.

I wondered if the third layer would have something to do with moving faster than the speed of light.

...

Two days passed quickly, and it was time for a visit to Oliv’s parents in New York.

Early in the morning, I left home and picked up Oliv. We wanted to make it to New York for lunch.

As we drove to New York, we found a convenient spot to park just a street away from where Oliv’s parents lived. It was clear that this area was quite expensive; each building seemed like a piece of architectural art.

Oliv’s father, a distinguished doctor, and her mother, a renowned mathematician, they had the money to afford this.

We made our way into the building, and as we ascended in the elevator, the anticipation built.

We approached the door and rang the bell. Oliv’s mother, Professor Sparrow, opened the door with a warm smile. She was a familiar face, having taken us to MIT.

"Oliv! Max! It’s been too long," she exclaimed, embracing me in a welcoming hug. "Come in, come in."

As I stepped into their stylish apartment, the scent of something delicious wafted through the air. A deep voice sounded from behind Oliv’s mother, catching my attention. "Oliv, you’re already here?", 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Oliv’s father stepped into view. He was a good-looking middle-aged man with dark hair, his gaze sharp and assessing.

Oliv stepped up, her eyes lighting up. "Dad, this is Max, my boyfriend."

I extended my hand, feeling the weight of the moment. "Mr. Sparrow, a pleasure to finally meet you."

His handshake was firm, and there was a sternness to his expression. However, the warmth in Oliv’s mother’s eyes hinted at a welcoming atmosphere. "Likewise, Max. We’ve heard a lot about you. And... don’t call me Mr. Sparrow from now on. Just James is enough."

We moved further into the apartment, engaging in light conversation about me and Oliv, but also about academia. Oliv, sensing the tension, interjected, "Stop talking about boring things. When’s lunch?"

James looked at Oliv, and his stern demeanor softened a bit, and he offered a small smile.

During our brief conversation before dinner, I noticed that Oliv’s father highly values intelligence and dislikes discussing unimportant or trivial matters. On the other hand, Oliv’s mother, Mary, remained mostly silent throughout the time.

Together with Oliv, we sat down at the table, and her parents slowly transferred the food from the kitchen to the table. After a few minutes, the table was ready for the meal.

As James took his seat before starting to eat, he asked me, "So, Max... or do you prefer Professor Max?" He leaned back in his chair and smiled.

"No, no, just Max is fine," I replied.

"We heard from Oliv that you’ve received many awards. I won’t lie... we’ve been following you online. You’re researching really interesting things."

"Thank you very much for the compliment," I nodded and said confidently. There was nothing to be embarrassed about.

James continued, lifting his utensils, "Any plans for the future, or do you think you’ve already achieved everything?"

I felt like Oliv’s father was trying to convey a sense of dissatisfaction. Make it look like he was demanding.

"I have a lot of plans. Right now, I’m waiting for the completion of the fusion engine in Germany, and I’m focusing on advancing the field of quantum physics. Oh! Just remembered! Sir’s specialization as a doctor... wasn’t it neurosurgery?"

James set his utensils back on the table. "Yes. Have you checked my bio?"

"Um, yes. A long time ago, but I did check. It slipped my mind for a moment. If you don’t mind, I’d like to talk with you about it."

Oliv’s mother finally interrupted our conversation. "Alright! Enough now. The food will get cold," she said, but she seemed to be in a good mood.

As we enjoyed our meal, a comfortable silence settled over the table.

We ate quietly, only asking for things like salt or water when needed. Each small exchange felt natural, and the delicious food helped create a pleasant atmosphere.

After finishing dinner, Oliv’s mom stood from the table with a smile. "I’ll go for the dessert," she announced, disappearing into the kitchen.

As the door closed, James turned in my direction, a mischievous glint in his eye. "So... did you two already sleep together?"

Caught off guard, I glanced at Oliv, who rolled her eyes, whispering, "Dad... Come on..."

Before I could conjure a response, Oliv’s mother returned to the room, shaking jelly in hand. She overheard the conversation and raised an eyebrow at Oliv. "What, Oliv? You’re a beautiful girl. There’s no way you’ve been together for a year without as much as that."